Franchise God - Chapter 1621



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Franchise God Episode 1621

347. The enemy is sharpening the Vulcan gun (3)

Experts used to say this about the outcome of the Korean-French War.

“Because the United States was experiencing internal strife, we were able to produce results that were favorable to us without any restraint.”

On the other hand, Ha Soo-young used to say this to her closest aides, including Jang Hyo-joo and four other women.

“If the United States had intervened, we could have taken over not only France but also China. It would have taken a little more time, though.”

Only Kim Beom-seok, who passionately calls himself a servant, had a profound understanding of how such a miraculous development of events was possible.

“Master, what you said is true. If the United States had intervened, we could have widened the playing field and taken a bigger stake. But because they were cowards and could not do anything, we ended up taking only this much.”

“If it weren’t for me, I wouldn’t have gotten this prize in the first place.”

“Of course! Thanks to you, Master, this country has been able to get rid of all the junk weapons and gain a European colony to feed its future population. This is truly a greater achievement than recovering the Korean people’s homeland!”

In some parts of Europe, a conspiracy theory even arose that the US was deliberately doing this to avoid the Franco-Korean War.

But the treason scandal that arose from the American Treaty was so shocking that it shook the entire country.

The idea that the US was putting on a show because it didn’t want to intervene was a ridiculous and far-fetched interpretation.

After countless growing pains of ideological scrutiny, witch hunts, and self-criticism, America has finally put its house in order.

In the process, hundreds of people died.

Some died fighting during the violent protests, while others were shot dead by state troops during the suppression process.

Some politicians were shot to death by angry mobs who shouted, “You sold out the country!”

Cool, rational thinking found no response.

Even those who think pragmatically are beginning to think that it is a bit odd for American hegemony to be passed on to a single individual.

The American clean-up of internal strife was a process in which rational pragmatists grew tired of the madness of the outrageists.

‘I don’t know anymore. Just let it be.’

‘Actually, they weren’t completely wrong. If you look at the contents of the American Treaty, it grants Ha Soo-young more national power than the president.’

‘I understand why it had to be that way, but if that’s the case, why didn’t you just let it get out? Why on earth do you have to keep confidentiality like this?’

Still, they sought to resolve the aftereffects of the American Treaty in the most rational and moderate way possible.

“Considering that Ha Soo-young didn’t protest at all despite the treaty being broken, doesn’t it seem like he also realizes deep down that he made an extremely unreasonable demand?”

With President Drowen stepping down, the treaty is now unilaterally terminated under the leadership of Congress.

After taking over as president, Vincent simply stayed in his position and did whatever Congress told him to do.

The Nanosoft hearing has finally taken place, and CEO Satya Adel has once again been summoned to appear before Congress.

After being summoned to hearings so often, Satya Adel now felt as relaxed as if he were going out to the local bar.

“Nanosoft is a global IT company, so why did you get into the restaurant business as well?”

“I’ve been asked this question dozens of times in this room. Senator, the swimming restaurant was originally our company’s cafeteria, but it was expanded outside by our former CEO, Mr. Balmer Steen, who retired.”

“Have you ever thought about splitting up the company?”

“Why would I think that way when I’m making money? I put the interests of shareholders first. If I had pushed for a separation of the companies, I would have been subject to class action lawsuits and would have been kicked out of the board.”

At the hearing, Satya Adel was attacked more fiercely than ever.

Now there was no one to take sides.

It was as if the entire Congress were the enemy.

As he left the parliament after a grueling day, Satya Adel thought.

‘Forced separation of business is now unavoidable.’

Nanosoft Food Division does not only operate swimming restaurants.

After returning from retirement, Balmer Steen took a liking to the food business and dabbled in various things, growing the food division to a monstrous size.

In addition to the swimming restaurant, it handled more than 50% of the frozen and refrigerated food consumed by Americans, and also distributed flour, cooking oil, and meat imported from Korea (Swimming Farm).

Speaking of the food business site, in terms of sales alone, it was much larger than the original Nanosoft.

Because everyone needs to eat at least two or three meals a day, without missing a single meal.

“Mr. Balmer.”

“Oh, Satya. You’ve worked hard. I’ve been to Washington in advance for a hearing tomorrow. Want to grab a drink today?”

“I have a hearing tomorrow. Can I drink alcohol?”

“So what? Do you think those guys are going to kill me just because I smelled like alcohol?”

Balmer Steen was cheerful and easygoing as always.

I wasn’t taking the current situation seriously at all.

“I think at least an executive order to separate businesses is inevitable.”

“It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter who owns the shares in the food division or what the share structure is. Don’t you know where all the power in our food division comes from?”

“It’s a Korean terrarium.”

Ha Su-young has no interest in the shareholding structure of Nanosoft’s food business division.

Because the source of the business is right in his own farm.

If the food supply from the swimming farm is cut off, the food business division will disappear overnight.

“I don’t understand. There’s no way the Congress doesn’t know that. Why would they do something like hold a knife to their own throat?”

“Of course I know. The Congress just believes something else.”

“What is it?”

“The enormous revenue generated by the swimming farm supplying ingredients to our food business division.”

“…..”

“I firmly believe that Chief Ha Soo-young will never give it up.”

Americans spend more than $1.3 trillion a year on food.

Originally a $1 trillion dollar market, the swim group’s entry led to an all-out increase in Americans’ food spending by nearly 30 percent.

About $400 billion of that comes from Ha Soo-young’s terrarium.

“With $400 billion in grocery sales, it only makes sense that we wouldn’t give that up.”

“But isn’t Chief Ha Su-yeong not a person with common sense?”

“That’s true. But I will never withdraw from the business. Chief Ha Soo-young is not the kind of person who would do that.”

“Why? If it were me, I would withdraw in anger and show them a lesson.”

“Why? It’s because of our loyalty.”

“……ah.”

Satya Adel let out a blank exclamation with a slightly shocked look on her face.

“A temporary withdrawal from the business could lead to a situation like the last frying oil and flour crisis, but I’m not sure. I won’t consider a complete withdrawal from the food business.”

“What will happen in this fight?”

“What’s the point of fighting? The outcome is already decided. Only the council idiots firmly believe that they can change the outcome.”

Balmer Steen recalled the recent frying oil crisis.

Fortunately, President Drowen was friendly with Ha Su-yeong, so they were able to provide corn without limit, ensuring that no one starved.

But Congress is desperately turning a blind eye to the ordeal.

“I really don’t understand. Didn’t we completely ruin the crops last year due to the famine? We’re making up for the shortfall by purchasing grain from Suyeong Farm. What on earth are you believing in?”

“America grew up with capitalism. I firmly believe that Marshal Ha Soo-young is a capitalist. Last year’s famine? It’s no problem for America. Because America is a country that is abundant in everything. From resources to territory, science, technology, freedom, and capital.”

“….”

“From now on, Congress, no, the United States, will speak with its whole body before General Ha Soo-young.

“Look, the only place where you can ultimately make the most money is America. And the only place where you can inflict the most damage is America.”

“… … You’re crazy, you’re crazy. That’s madness.”

“And as it turns out, fake madness can never overcome real madness.”

“Are you saying that Chief Ha Soo-young is truly mad?”

“Will you go all the way to France? I’ve felt it since the English War.”

* * *

Strictly speaking, Nanosoft Food Division has no direct relationship with Ha Su-young.

Just your most important business dealings.

But the executive order that Congress urged the White House to issue is clearly aimed at Ha Soo-young.

President Vincent smiled bitterly as he looked at the executive order placed before him.

“An order to forcefully separate the Nanosoft Food Business Division? This is crazy.”

“I know, Your Majesty.”

“And we are in no position to do anything to stop this madness in Congress.”

The House asked Vincent to remain in office for the remainder of his term, lest he be impeached and removed from office.

“What’s even more unfortunate is that this is the first jab that Congress has prepared.”

“First, let’s start with the lightest attack. I don’t even want to imagine what else they’re storing up behind them.”

“Well, in the worst case scenario, wouldn’t they join hands with China, Russia, and Japan to attack the Korean Peninsula?”

France, China, Russia, Japan, and the United States.

These five countries are not going to attack Korea directly. That is not a very sophisticated approach at all.

The best thing to do is to collude with China and Russia to start another Korean War. We also have an excellent trigger called North Korea.

The United States will join the war on the side of Korea and China, and will drag Japan into it. Britain, which has taken refuge in Canada, will also join.

Ireland, an ally of the Federation, will naturally participate in the war.

As ten countries, including North Korea, wage a fierce war on the Korean Peninsula, everything is reduced to ashes.

And the US will be able to reassemble the swimming group to suit their tastes.

This is the card that America can play at the last moment, throwing away all its honor.

“For now, I don’t think Congress will go that far.

I can’t help but believe that he won’t take the step.”

“Before that, the conflict will have to be resolved in some way. It will require major concessions from the swimming group.”

Vincent eventually signed the executive order.

His will didn’t matter. All that mattered was that Congress wanted his formal signature.

He chuckled as he recalled the resigned President Drowen.

“I don’t know. Let it be. Let those smart people figure it out.”

* * *

An administrative order has been issued to forcefully separate the Nanosoft Food Business Division.

In effect, it is the US government’s first check targeting Ha Su-young.

The experts watched with bated breath, tense with anticipation, to see how Ha Soo-young would react to this first jab.

“If the target of the stake sale is limited to Balmer Steen, the current head of the food business division, we will maintain the existing business relationship.”

Surprisingly, the swimming group came out with a statement that was almost like a concession.

This response came less than an hour after the executive order was promulgated.

The U.S. Congress, intoxicated with the joy of having achieved great success in its first check, was gripped by a frenzy.

“We did it!”

“Great America Again!”

“What did I say? I don’t know about anything else, but there can be no capitalist who would give up our American market.”

The entire American society was stunned by the unexpected success of the first light political engagement.

Those who were worried that the flour crisis might happen again have been able to put their worries to rest for now.

“The swimming group also knows. If they mess up like that once, they’ll have to bleed a lot to do business with the United States again later.”

“But if we do it that way, won’t America suffer even more?”

“We can just starve for a while, but the swimming group has to throw away all that surplus grain. No capitalist can afford that.”

“… … Something feels strange. Is this okay… … .”

* * *

Fruit food.

The American insect food company that successfully dominated the Canadian food market was a strong partner of the swimming group.

Although it was an American company, most of its sales came from Canada.

Founder Pruitt Edwards received a quiet call from the swimming group.

“You’re going to lower the price of food supplies by 30%? Unlimited?”

“Yes. So please expand your production line accordingly. I think you’ll have to produce a lot more in the future.”

* * *

“I will step forward to solve the problem of hunger in Africa.”

The swimming farm announced a large-scale food aid project in Africa (which it already is doing).

It was a declaration to restore the calorie ecosystem of Africa, which had been devastated by exploitative countries such as France. (It is already being done.)

It was predicted that huge amounts of grain would flow into the African continent in the future (which is already happening).

Experts predicted that the prices of agricultural products produced at Suyeong Farm would rise for a while.

“Then what happens to the prices in America?”